6. Hinged Lid (add-on)

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Enclosure

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Step 1 Introduction

⬢This guide will take you through the installation of the Hinged lid on the Original Prusa Enclosure.

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Before you start installing the add-on, PRINT OUT ALL NECESSARY PLASTIC PARTS! The parts are available for download at Printables.com.

All necessary fasteners are already included in the Enclosure kit.

Step 2 Tools necessary for this chapter

⬢For this chapter, please prepare:

⬢2.5mm Allen key

⬢Needle-nose pliers

⬢Pocket knife or snap-off knife (for MMU installation only)

Step 3 Removing the covers

⬢From inside, push out the nylon rivet securing the Top-plug-edge in the front of the enclosure. Use the needle-nose pliers to push on the nylon rivet.

⬢Remove the Top-plug-edge part from the enclosure.

⬢Using the same procedure remove the Top-plug-edge on the rear side.

⬢Remove the Top-plug-center part. Do not discard this part, you will need it later again.

Step 4 Removing the top panel

⬢Release thirteen screws on the top frame.

⬢Keep the three screws in the positions marked in the picture.

⬢From inside, support the top panel with your hand.

⬢Using the other hand release the three screws securing the top panel while holding the panel.

WARNING: Be careful not to drop the top panel and cause injury or damage!

⬢Push out the top panel through the top frame opening and remove it from the enclosure.

Step 5 Installing the lid hinges: parts preparation

⬢For the following steps, please prepare:

⬢Hinge-bracket-L (1x)

⬢Hinge-bracket-R (1x)

⬢Note that, after printing, both the hinge brackets have an internal support structure which needs to be removed before use. See the last picture.

⬢Hinge-lever (2x)

⬢Pin 3x20 (2x)

⬢M3x8 screw (8x)

⬢M3n nut (6x)

Step 6 Assembling the lid hinges

⬢Insert the Hinge-lever into the Hinge-bracket-R.

⬢Align the holes in both parts and push the pin 3 x 20 into the plastic parts.

⬢Against the flat surface, push the pin all the way into the plastic parts. Make sure the pin is flush with the surface of the part.

⬢Proceed the same for the Hinge-bracket-L.

Step 7 Assembling the lid hinges

⬢Insert three M3n nuts into each hinge assembly.

Step 8 Installing the lid hinges

If you have installed the Advanced filtration system add-on, use the hinge-bracket-Rt available on printables.com

⬢Turn the enclosure with the rear side facing you. And focus on the left top corner.

⬢From inside, push out the first nylon rivet from the left.

Use the needle-nose pliers to push on the nylon rivet.

⬢Into the same hole, insert the M3x8 screw from the inside.

⬢Attach the Hinge-bracket-R assembly to the screw and tighten it.

Step 9 Installing the lid hinges

⬢Focus on the right top corner on the rear side of the enclosure.

⬢From inside, push out the first nylon rivet from the right.

Use the needle-nose pliers to push on the nylon rivet.

⬢Into the same hole, insert the M3x8 screw from inside.

⬢Attach the Hinge-bracket-L assembly to the screw and tighten it.

Step 10 Installing the lid hinges

⬢Secure the Hinge-bracket-L with the M3x8 screw from the inside.

⬢Secure the Hinge-bracket-R with the M3x8 screw from the inside.

⬢Open both hinges.

Step 11 Installing the top panel

⬢Place the top panel on the top of the enclosure and make sure that:

⬢Perforations on the top panel are facing up.

⬢The side with the more distant threaded columns is at the rear (close to the hinges).

⬢Close the hinges and secure each hinge with the M3x8 screw.

⬢Open the lid (top panel) and secure each hinge with the M3x8 screw from the underside.

Step 12 Installing the covers: parts preparation

⬢For the following steps, please prepare:

⬢Top-plug-center (1x) re-use the old part

⬢Top-plug-rear(1x)

⬢Nylon rivet (3x)

Step 13 Installing the covers

⬢Place the Top-plug-center on the rectangular hole in the top panel and secure it with two nylon rivets.

⬢Place the Top-plug-rear to the cutout on the rear side of the top panel and secure it with the nylon rivet.

Step 14 Mounting the handle: parts preparation

⬢For the following steps, please prepare:

⬢Lid-handle (1x)

⬢M3x8 screw (3x)

⬢M3nS nut (1x)

Step 15 Mounting the handle

⬢Insert the M3nS nut all the way into the Lid-handle.

⬢Attach the Lid-handle to the top panel on the front edge and secure it with two M3x8 screws.

Do not overtighten the screws! It can damage the thread in the metal sheet.

⬢Open the lid and secure the handle from inside using the third M3x8 screw.

Step 16 Mounting the locks: parts preparation

⬢For the following steps, please prepare:

⬢M3x8 screw (2x)

⬢Lid-lock (2x)

Step 17 Mounting the locks

⬢Turn the enclosure with the front side facing you and focus on the right top corner.

⬢From inside, insert one M3x8 screw through the first hole from the left on the top front profile.

⬢Attach one of the Lid-lock to the screw and tighten it. Do not over tighten the screw. The lock must rotate freely.

⬢Proceed the same with the second Lid-lock.

Step 18 Locking the locks

⬢Close the lid and turn both Lid-lock. If the locks turn stiffly over the lid, slightly loosen the screws on the bottom of the lock (inside the enclosure).